Career Area:
Law, Public Safety and Security
Associate Degree
Program Number:
10-504-7
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
Credit Program
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
Criminal Justice Corrections and Community Advocacy Careers
Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:
- Correctional/Juvenile Detention Officer
- 9-1-1 Telecommunicator
- Probation & Parole Agent
- Correctional Officer
- Home Detention Specialist
- Juvenile Detention Officer
- Psychiatric Care Technician
Average Median Wage
$58184
Criminal Justice Corrections and Community Advocacy Programs
Corrections and community advocacy staff work in a variety of ways to secure the safety and security of the inmates and staff in jails, prisons, juvenile detention facilities, halfway houses, and shelter care facilities. Many work to keep order within the facility, stepping in to quell disturbances and prevent escape attempts.
Others may work behind the scenes to assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs. In this role, they work to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
| Criminal Justice Corrections and Community Advocacy | Part of a Career Pathway |
Program Transfers |
Offered completely online |
Shared Program |
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| Mid-State |  |
Corrections and Community Advocacy at Mid-State |